12th Aquatic Models for Human Disease (AQMHD) Conference 2026

Dear AQMHD community,

Abstract submission is now open for AQMHD 2026!
Join us October 17–21, 2026 at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts for the 12th Aquatic Models of Human Disease Conference.

Students, postdocs, staff scientists, junior faculty, established investigators — we want to hear from you!

Submit your abstract by August 10, 2026:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePyzkljuFG60eLs6d5OWMiZlHqKocTxcaF5vBgCus8H9vOqQ/viewform

We welcome abstracts using aquatic models to understand human biology and disease. Abstracts may be considered for a 15-minute talk, poster, or poster plus lightning talk. Abstract text is limited to 250 words. Scientific themes include development, regeneration, cancer, genomics, functional genetics, metabolism, immunology/microbiome, toxicology, behavior/physiology, evolution, and nutrition. We welcome work across established and emerging aquatic systems, including zebrafish, gar, killifish, medaka, stickleback, Xiphophorus, lamprey, Xenopus, cephalopods, squid, Aplysia, hydra, Nematostella, tunicates, sea urchins, planarians, ctenophores, Ciona, echinoderms, Aiptasia, coral, and more!

Meeting info, scientific sessions, keynotes, and updates are available here:
https://aqmhd.org/

Please also share the AQMHD mailing list with your group members, collaborators, and others who may want to receive conference updates:
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See you in Woods Hole!,

AQMHD 2026 Organizing Committee

Last Updated: 2026-07-28